SOC 11-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Emergency Management Directors — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
In Denver, CO the median wage for Emergency Management Directors reaches $136,930 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Denver, CO the median wage for Emergency Management Directors reaches $136,930 a year. That is 46.7% more than the national median of $93,330. Pay ranges from under $98,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $158,530 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $113,450 to $136,930.
Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 53rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,830 | +5.9% |
| 25th | $113,450 | +21.6% |
| Median (50th) | $136,930 | +46.7% |
| 75th | $136,930 | +46.7% |
| 90th | $158,530 | +69.9% |
| Mean | $129,720 | +39.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $136,930 buys what $132,813 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 42.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$136,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$132,813US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $136,930 a year, 46.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $98,830 to $158,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Emergency Management Directors in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $136,930, or $65.83 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $93,330, so pay in Denver, CO is 46.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Denver, CO earns more than $158,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $98,830 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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